Dr. Engr. Md. Sakawat Ali

E-mail: sakawat_ali@yahoo.com

The term professional refers to anyone who earns their living from performing an activity that requires a certain level of education, skill, or training. There is typically a required standard of competency, knowledge or education that must be demonstrated (often in the form of an exam or credential), as well as adhering to codes of conduct and ethical standards.

Professional attitude:

A professional is punctual (to class and laboratory meetings) because he/she respects the valuable time of others; a professional follows the supervisor's instructions; a professional in the field respects private and public property; a professional arrives ready to work, appropriately dressed.

What are the qualities of a professional person?

Qualities like honesty, punctuality, a spirit of service, the ability to meet deadlines and many others are also essential. Without them, a professional, no matter how talented, will find it difficult to work with others, and in the end, his technical skills will be largely wasted.

Types of Professionals

There are many different types of professionals. Whether they are athletes or business people, there are many categories and groups, which are listed below.

Types of professionals include:

• Accountant
• Teacher
• Technician
• Laborer
• Physical
• Commercial Banker
• Engineer
• Lawyer
• Psychologist
• Pharmacist
• Dietitian
• Research Analyst
• Midwife
• Mechanic
• Dentist
• Electrician
• Consultant
• Investment Banker
• Programmer

Professional Standards

Professional standards are a set of practices, ethics, and behaviors that members of a particular body must adhere to. These sets of standards are frequently agreed to by a governing body that represents the interests of the group.

Examples of professional standards include:

• Accountability – takes responsibility for their actions
• Confidentiality – keeps all sensitive information private and away from those who shouldn’t have access to it
• Fiduciary duty – places the needs of clients before their own
• Honesty – always being truthful
• Integrity – being honest with strong moral principles
• Law-abiding – follows all governing laws in the jurisdictions they perform activities
• Loyalty – remains committed to their profession
• Objectivity – not swayed or influenced by biases
• Respect – admiring people for the qualities and attributes
• Transparency – revealing all relevant information and not concealing anything

Professional Designations

There are many examples of the types of designations that professionals must earn, or choose to earn in carrying out their activities.

Common designations include:

• Notary Public (NP)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
• Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
• Registered Interior Designer (RID)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Scrum Master (SCM)
• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Medical Doctor (MD)

Key Words: Professionals